The Community Outreach Award winner will receive a check in the amount of $1,000 payable to their program or to an individual or to the charitable event or organizations that they are working with. The winner will also be given a complimentary registration to the CAFÉ Leadership Conference in June 2025 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Award Guidelines:

• Open to individuals and all culinary programs.
• Open to all secondary and post-secondary schools.
• Entries judged in the areas of quality of design, applicability, replicability, impact upon the college and community, and thoughtful innovation in practice and technique.
• Past winners may reapply each year for new initiatives or awards.

Specific documentation that is suggested/required:

• Contact information, including name, address, school, email, and phone. (See Application Cover Sheet provided).
• Include a description of services you provide to the community and any quantifiable benefits that have resulted. Please provide specific examples in addition to testimonials as available.
• Written permission with these materials that CAFÉ may use any of the information submitted in publicity about the award.

Deadline to submit is April 1, 2025. Winner will be notified in writing no later than May 1, 2025.

To apply, send your electronic application with cover sheet and supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please put 2025 Community Outreach Award in the subject line.

Any questions, contact Mary Petersen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..